The Soo North Stars received a goal from Nicholas Romano at 2:26 of overtime to defeat the North Bay Trappers 3-2.
Michael Schug opened the scoring for the North Stars early in the first period. Tanner Rutland increased the lead to 2-0 at 10:36 of the second period.
Darnell Koosees and Nick Huard scored third period goals for the Trappers to send the game to overtime.
The Trappers and North Stars will face off again on Sunday.
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